The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-22
Gov. Stannard Ably Presents the
Valleys Wants.
Pertinent Speeches by Several Dis
tinguished Delegates.
The Resolutions Adopted Without
Dissenting Voice.
A Comprehensive Statement of the
Wishes of the People.
A Tribute to tho Late Col. Montgom-
ory--Departure of the Delegates
THE Convention the Most
Successful Ever Held.

The cordiality with which the citizens and
members Of the Cotton and Merchants ex-
changes greeted the members and delegates
10 the western waterways convention on
Thursday morning was only an initiatory
sample OF tho whole-heartedncss which
was TO attend the august body throughout
their stay in tho city. From the organiza-
ton at the Merchants exchange up TO the
time when, in response TO the invitation OF
the lamented and beloved fellow-citizen, Col
ii. A. Montgomery, TO be his guests at the
jockey clubhouse, on the race course, which
pleasurable event was cut short by the UNI
timely and sudden death of the generous
host; up TO the time when the convention ad-
Journed sine die yesterday afternoon at 3:l5
O'Clock, there was nothing left undonc which
could add 70 the comfort and pleas
ure Of the distinguished guests OF
the city. That they appreciated the
courtesies shown them was evident from
the profuse and grateful Acknowledgements
earnestly spoken by each and every one Of
them 10 the members Of committees and
citizens who were so eager 10 meet them.
Never in the history Of the city has II been
honored with visit OF a more perfect set OF
gentlemen; one with more representative
capacity, and having for its aim grander or
nobler purpose; one whose deliberations so
vitality affected the whole people so broadly
included within the territory traversed by
the great western waterways. Memphis
greeted them with all her heart, and, as they
have gone, she bids them an earnest God
speed and realization Of the grand object
which they had and have 80 much at heart
When the convention adjourned last night,
through respect 10 the memory Of Col
Montgomery, II did so TO meet yesterday
morning promptly at 0 o'clock, In order TO
transact its business during the day and re-
turn home. After the adjournment ,cle-
gates gathered In knots IN the Hobbies Of their
hotels and discussed the tragic event which
had interrupted their afternoon pleasure, or
recalled "reminiscences OF halcyon days when
they had mingled together as boys and
schOolmatcs; or the arduous scenes Of war,
bitter internccinc war, through which most
Of them had passed rs friends, or rs enemies,
20 be again united in fratcrnal friendship for
one great object, and for the benefit Of their
common country. These pleasant CONVEX
saiions must have lasted until late In the
night, or the delegates have oversight them.
selves, for Il was past g30 O'Clock before the
temporary chairman, Judge Clapp, called the
convention to order for lis morning session
of its second day But very few members, In
fact scarcely over 100, were In their seats At
the rap Of The presidents Eaycl, after which
he said that, las the permanent chairman OF
the convention has not yet arrived, we Will
wait for his coming and then sat down.
Quickly recalling his parliamentary lesson,
Judge Clapp rose and said, II reckon IL
would be proper b. ask the sense Of the CON
ycntion whether they wish TO proceed or
not" As lac finished the remark, he observed
Gov. stannard, the permanent chair.
man. entering the hall and at once appointed
Judge Williams, Of Arkansas and Col Kin.
ncy, II Illinois 10 escort the distinguished
gentleman 10 the stage. They did 20, aud
he was then introduced by Mr.. Clapp, who
said:
Gentlemen of the Conventional have very great
pleasure IN presenting "a you your distinguished
permanent chairman, Gov. stannaId, Of Missouri.
lApplausel
CHAIRMAN STANDARDS ADDRESS.
Mt President aud Gcnil'mcn Of the Convention
i fctln nost heartily 90 thank you for the honor
which you have cunicrrcd upon me Va calling me
" prsdc over the deliberations ~ this convention
aiso desire u thank you iof all that this honor
implies W the city Of ~ Louis aud 10 the State vi
Missouri. II has been my pleasure 10 attend quite
number 81 waterways conventions Ia the Iast ~
teen year. at various plac,s throughout the valley
pleased 20 recognize somc " my old friends herr IN
This ctlnyUntlUn who have bccn true to this cause
iIop the beginning aud ! am also oxoccdingly
glad 10 tie recruits 10 this army Of men who an
Interested In the improvement 81 waterways Their
arr many mems iaccs here which arr not iamiliai
g. me. and that have not sc.n before In convcn
tons Of this Kind. They aru the young men tn,
men that are coming on 10 the stage aud taking
hold where the older ones left on. aud think thai
this srgucs well, bccausc the young men are tho
men ON whom the responsibility largely fcHb IN
making provision, not only for the prvscnl
wants, but for the future wants 81 this graf ooun
III, and the responsibility rfu upon you aud you
should H. positive aud determined IN matters o
this Kind. "A well ~ ia all matters Of public oon
ccrn. sec written upon the corner 81 this build
ing We must b. going 10 do great thing" Their,
IL more In that inscription Than Nc arr liable u
thinh Of al frst We have great work 10 do. aud
this IL an asc of great undertakings, this II an aEs
al great results this l. an age VI great polnibllici
Thers have hem wonderful improvements In al
the avenues ot activity aud Of commerce In th
county States that forty jean ago had scarcrly
heard a. now have 100 and io.ooo mllca o. rail
roads aud where you can communicate with y0n
friends By telegraph, or BY telephone, Tot tina, mat
trT aud act rvpllcs almost tnstantancuunly. lot
can telegraph under the OCEAN and around IN,
Irsat progruss has lccn made IN this direction
great nFFrrFntions Of capital have been brought Z
bcar gna. intel igcnto aud skill and determination
have hpcn brought uio fvguisiuon ~ the improve
Inent Of the county by ARTIFICIAL Highways aud b.
artificial means Of communication.
In lBli thcru was = river improvement convcn
ton a. rad, held IN the city 81 Memphis II wa
prcsidcd over ~ no Ice distinguished individual
Than John &. calhoun, and ! believe, u was b
who aid that the Mississippi IL grcAi Inland ga
Then has been morv Of Ice agitation upon IN
subject of improving the Mississippi aud IL nayiRa
BILE tfibutafieg. but The difficulty hat been That NC
body ouued the tracl " could make m0u0pol
out II H. and could take the profits u the Carfjin
bufines tApplause Hut this h highwa
for the people, and the people must rrd0ubl
their diligence and their Interest In the mattel
or nothing will bc done. Is q rule, what Is ever,
bo,iys business IL nobodyt bufincs. Applause
Sgw. am glad % 80 that you have com. back
lie city II Memphis, the center Of this gnat souu
srn country iapplauscl, and are holding CONVEX
lion here agait, with new real aud new iulefu
and new determination that something shall I
dans Tor the promotion 0i the Interests Of N
masscs IL The people. lApplausc Il may be tal
that railroads an living M tuniclonti adcqnal
and constantly Increasing facilities iof uahspufu
lion This H. 90 grrat extent, true. and aui ~
here 20 dciamc mllfuads lappfcgiAtc, - much
anv buslusss man IN this county, "
WORK that railroads have done w dctclopng "
touutr, aud making u fiCh W carfythg me Wr
ucts OF the country and makiir " a piase r-,,lb
10 live Ia aud build up happy huincs loi mAhAn
sruefaily hut you and aud every bu.ines ~.
fna,s that milruads, II thel own lhc lmisl1i,
a., fsslilties will ~ Gar ~ they osit ronlfpl "
,,r,ees III transportation " ! UWncd gu we uu
In thls country | would truinNl} kNl N"
irlcc iof g. daughter aud al4hFs ~
This Il human naiun. but sIN t't 49,. W
syl "pont any one mah 0Nh ali INC i"'''a''